5 more ways to bring some hygge into your home

Hygge, pronounced “hoo-gah” is a Danish concept encompassing a sense of well-being and cosy contentment due to enjoying life’s simple pleasures. Hygge is considered part of the national DNA in Denmark, and the country always tops the list when the world’s happiest nations are ranked. Here are some ways you can enjoy hygge.

Spending time with family and friends, preferably over a great meal, is vital to the hygge mentality, so you will need a good dining room table. Danes admire characterful wooden tables plus hand-crafted chairs (a Hans Wegner or Arne Jacobsen chair may be in the family). Any set will suffice; the significant part is spending meal times together.

The next time you enjoy a bath, think about what features might make the room more cosy and inviting. People tend not to think about the bathroom when they are bringing hygge to the home, but there are ways to ensure that the space doesn’t miss out. You can light some candles and make fragrant bath products and essential oils part of your routine. Fluffy towels and a quality bath mat also create a nurturing ambience.

5. Get smart

Technology can be your secret weapon in creating a cosy home. Wireless speakers will enable you to use music, setting the right tone throughout the home. Meanwhile, setting up an entire smart home system (such as Nest) will enable you to turn off the lights or change the temperature anywhere directly from your smartphone so you can stop going between rooms to make adjustments and just enjoy the moment.